A chimney cap is attached to the flue at the top of your fireplace. Oddly enough, chimney caps are seen as an accessory rather than an essential component of the chimney system. If you don’t have a chimney cap, you… Read More
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Which Chimney Cap is Right for Your Chimney?
Chimney caps do one simple thing: they keep stuff out of your chimney. From moisture, to leaves, to animals, you don’t want anything coming into your chimney. It should be a one-way street. Chimney caps are vital to chimneys, keeping… Read More
Causes of Chimney Rust
Rust can be unsightly on your chimney or any other part of your home, but it can also be a sign of deeper issues that can compromise your chimney’s structural integrity. Chimney rust can be detected during your annual chimney… Read More
Does Your Chimney Leak When It Rains?
One of the biggest things that lead to chimney damage and leaks is rainwater. A single bad summer storm can lead to water entering small gaps in the masonry and chimney and a stubborn chimney leak that further damages your… Read More
The Importance of Installing a Chimney Cap
In addition to adding a charming, rustic look to your home or business, a chimney cap serves a vital purpose in ensuring the efficiency and safety of your fireplace and heating systems. Installing one, you might say, is a “surefire”… Read More
Why Should You Get Your Chimney Capped?
If you have a chimney, the chimney cap is important for keeping it safe. A chimney cap is an addition, usually made of metal or clay, installed on the top of the chimney. It protects the chimney, especially the flue,… Read More
Which Cap Is Best for My Chimney?
A chimney cap might seem like a minor part of your chimney, but it is critical to keep moisture and wildlife out and ensure the security of your chimney. By installing a chimney cap and investing in an annual chimney… Read More
Choosing the Right Chimney Cap
Did you know that if you didn’t have a chimney, your fireplace, oil burner, or wood or pellet burning stove simply wouldn’t work? And if you have a chimney that’s not up to snuff, that fire-based appliance is not working… Read More
How Water Can Damage Your Chimney
Water in your home where it’s not supposed to be can cause significant damage, especially to a chimney and any structures around it. If you’ve noticed any cracks, leaks, or growth like mold or mildew in or around your chimney,… Read More
Chimney Repair: 5 Common Problems
When buying a new home, would you check to see if chimney repair was necessary? Homeowners want to ensure that the house is in a safe neighborhood, has an excellent school system, and has a beautiful and spacious layout. A… Read More